From the beach house board
Fabric and care
What the pieces are made of
Most of the catalog is rayon-spandex or polyester-spandex knit: light, drapey, stretchy, quick to dry. Some tees blend in cotton for a drier hand-feel. The exact mix sits in the listing's detail section, and it can differ between colorways of the same cut.
Washing that works
- Cold water, gentle cycle, garment inside out.
- Skip the dryer. Heat is what kills stretch fabrics - hang or lay flat and most pieces dry within hours.
- Wash sets together so both halves age at the same rate.
- For pieces with lace or crochet panels, a mesh laundry bag prevents snags.
Wrinkles and storage
Rayon knits shed wrinkles with ten minutes on a hanger in a steamy bathroom; an iron on low with a pressing cloth also works. Fold heavy ribbed pieces instead of hanging them - hangers stretch the shoulders out of shape over a season.